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Agricultural (Unimproved) - Vacant LandAgriculture / Farming
Last sold for $154,000 on Feb 4, 2000

RAILROAD DR

FRANKLIN, VA 23851
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,349 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
53.4 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2008
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$154,000 · Feb 4, 2000

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$303 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$42,700 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$42,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$213,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$213,600

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.36 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Agricultural (Unimproved) - Vacant Land
CountySOUTHAMPTON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.53.40
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Heat Pump
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Southampton Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 6.0 mi
E
Meherrin Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 6.1 mi
H
Southampton High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 6.1 mi

District: Southampton County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 23851These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.112
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.76
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.29

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.87%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.14%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.13,151
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.115 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$63,657
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$77,404
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.59°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.63%

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How this home compares

Railroad Dr measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Smaller than 67% of homes in Franklin 23851
  • Among the largest lots in Franklin 23851
  • Newer than 90% of homes in Franklin 23851

How it measures up in Franklin 23851

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Franklin 23851.

Living area1,349 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,654 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 33% of homes nearby

Lot size53.4 ac
SmallerTypical 0.49 acBigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Year built2008
OlderTypical 1973Newer

Newer than 90% of homes nearby

How Railroad Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFranklin 23851Southampton County
Living areabigger than1,349 ft²33% of homes33% of homes
Lot sizebigger than53.4 acalmost all homes95% of homes
Year builtnewer than200890% of homes90% of homes

About Railroad Dr

When did Railroad Dr, Franklin, VA last sell?

Railroad Dr, Franklin, VA last sold on Feb 4, 2000 for $154,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is Railroad Dr, Franklin, VA?

Railroad Dr, Franklin, VA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,349 square feet of living space and a 53.40-acre lot.

When was Railroad Dr, Franklin, VA built?

Railroad Dr, Franklin, VA was built in 2008, making it 18 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve Railroad Dr, Franklin, VA?

Railroad Dr, Franklin, VA is assigned to Southampton Middle School (middle), rated D; Meherrin Elementary School (elementary), rated D; Southampton High School (high), rated C-. All sit in Southampton County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does Railroad Dr, Franklin, VA compare to other homes in Franklin 23851?

Among the 4,981 homes in Franklin 23851, it is bigger than 33% of them (1,349 ft² against a typical 1,654 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost all of them (53.4 ac against a typical 0.49 ac) and it is newer than 90% of them (2008 against a typical 1973). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on Railroad Dr, Franklin, VA?

The 2026 property tax bill for Railroad Dr, Franklin, VA was $303. The county assessed it at $42,700.

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